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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church

OUR LITURGY
Today, Paul and Barnabas encourage the disciples to persevere in faith and endure their hardships. The vision that John speaks of in Revelation was meant to encourage the people of the early Church, who were suffering because of their beliefs. The simple, direct message of the Gospel tells us to love one another the way Jesus loves us.

ALTAR BREAD & WINE
The Bradley & Kenny Families
Requested by
Loving Daughter

OUR PRIEST-CELEBRANTS
Fr Boyle 5:00 PM Fr Maffeo
Fr Boyle 7:00 AM Fr Maffeo
Fr Thomas 9:00 AM Fr Boyle
Fr Maffeo 10:30 AM Fr Thomas
Fr Thomas 12:00 Noon Fr Boyle
Fr Maffeo 5:00 PM Fr Thomas
IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO BRING UP THE GIFTS AT THE MASSES ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE USHERS WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MASS.

Catholic Daughters of The Americas
Court St Joseph No. 975
“ Take Time, Say Three”
During the Cold War, the Popes asked us to pray three Hail Mary’s a day for the conversion of Russia and the fall of Communism. It happened and it happened through the power of prayer. It took time and effort but prayer won. No politician can explain the rapid fall of Communism and many have agreed that it was a power greater than they that lead the leaders of the world to have a change of heart.
Well, it is time to do it again. “ Take Time, Say Three”.
We are asking everyone to pray three Hail Mary’s everyday for the fall of terrorism and terrorist nations. Prayer doesn’t hurt, cost nothing but your time and the rewards are beyond measure.
God bless. Be at peace, Pray for peace. Work for Peace.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, May 6, World Day of Prayer for Vocation
7:00 Cornelius J Dunleavy requested by Loving Wife Anne
7:00 Emma Bonilla requested by Mr & Mrs Kelly
9:00 Antoinetta Partenope requested by Walter & Mary Ann Rogers
9:00 George Schuster requested by Dr & Mrs Joseph A Parisi
10:30 Pray for an End to Abortion requested by St Joseph Respect Life
10:30 Peter Rafferty requested by Richard Burns Jr
12:00 Roland P Metz requested by Alice Carpeneto
12:00 Agnes & Mary Moscato requested by Loving Family
5:00 Charles Richard Contato requested by Your Loving Family
5:00 Phyllis Passanattle requested by Joseph Briscoe
Monday, May 7
7:00 Theresa Donovan requested by Loving Family
7:00 Nanette Cuccia requested by Denise Giacalone
9:00 Larberg Family requested by Elizabeth Rubino
9:00 Ann Garziano requested by Mary Robelen
Tuesday, May 8
7:00 Rose Ramos requested by Yolanda Lavalle
7:00 Nanette Cuccia requested by Chris Giacalone
8:45 Arcadio Diaz requested by Marta & Frances Diaz
8:45 Mary Dougherty requested by Joyce McGay
Wednesday, May 9
7:00 Justin Aragones (living) requested by Mom & Dad
7:00 For the People of the Parish
9:00 Antoinetta Partenope requested by Loving Daughter & Family
9:00 Margaret Kolibash requested by Claire & Jim
Thursday, May 10, Blessed Damien de Veuster of Moloka’I
7:00 For the Intentions of the Celebrant
9:00 Filippa Grimaldi requested by Loving Daughter
9:00 Nicholas C Romano Jr requested by Loving Mom & Dad
Friday, May 11
7:00 Robert Mucha requested by Loving Wife & Family
7:00 Elizabeth Bohn requested by Judy Moore
9:00 Joseph Miller requested by Loving Wife
9:00 Carl Anello requested by Louise & Bill Schaaf
Saturday, May 12, Sts Nereus , Achilleus, & Pancras
8:00 Michael Clifford requested by Loving Family
8:00 Brother Lawrence
Anticipated mass for Sunday
5:00 Michael Lucien LiCalzi requested by Michael & Diane O’Leary
5:00 Nicholas Mungavin requested by Religious Education Staff
Sunday, May 13, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day
7:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
9:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
10:30 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
12:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions
5:00 Mother’s Day Novena Intentions

****The 2008 Mass Book is now open. Please stop at the rectory to schedule your memorial Masses for next year.****

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

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FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE

If you remember a few months ago, Feb.18th to be precise, I shared with you the way the Golden Rule was put into the comic books on a regular basis to teach young people how they should treat others-“Treat others as you would have them treat you.” If you also recall, I pointed out how Jesus tells the people not to just love those who love you, but also those who do not love you-your enemies. Of course as we mentioned, and know from experience, this is very hard to do, but if the world is to break the constant cycle of violence and revenge we must extend this treatment even to those who don’t like us. Today Jesus will now take this treatment of others to an even higher level. Today Jesus, in John’s Gospel, just before He is about to be turned over to the Jewish Leaders and the Romans, commands His Disciples and His Church to go beyond just loving others as we love ourselves. Today Jesus commands us to, “…love another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” This commandment, not a suggestion, qualifies love in a new way, for we are now challenged to love as God loves. That love requires a true giving of oneself to others, and a willingness to sacrifice oneself for others-just as Jesus gave His life so we all can live. It means to treat people the same way Jesus did with love, compassion, gentleness, and understanding. Remember even when Jesus got angry at people or disagreed with them, He still acted out of love-even when He overturned the tables of the money changers.
Now we may ask the question, how can we love as Jesus loved if we find it hard to love our enemies, fail to love them even as we love ourselves? We get the answer from last week’s Gospel about Jesus the Good Shepherd, and today’s reading from the Book of Revelation. Last week we were told that the Good Shepherd watches over us always and no one or nothing can ever take us away from Him (unless of course we turn willingly away from Him) So Christ is always here to help us. This is reinforced by the revelation “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God…for the old order has passed away.” “The One who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’” If we truly believe this, if we allow it to touch our hearts and souls and constantly invite the Risen Lord to be with us every day then we should be able to love as Jesus loved. It’s not impossible; remember as the Archangel Gabriel
said to our dear Blessed Mother-all things are possible for God (and for those of us who love).
Next Sunday is Mother’s Day and our Annual May Crowning of the Statue of the Blessed Mother in the Church just before the 12Noon Mass. We ask that all of our 1st Communicants come dressed in their Communion Dresses and Suits and be a part of the Procession and crowning. Also, in order to have our Mothers Living and Deceased remembered at these Masses (and the remainder of this month), please fill out the envelope you received in your envelope packet or those found on the Church window sills. You can drop them into the collection basket or at the Rectory.
Please keep in your prayers our Pastoral Year Student from two years ago, Deacon Lee Descoteaux, and his classmates who will be ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Rockville Centre on Saturday June 9, 2007. Fr. Lee will celebrate his 1st Mass here at St. Joseph’s on Sunday June 10, 2007 at 12 Noon with a Parish Reception to follow in Carew Hall. All are invited to attend the Ordination at St. Agnes Cathedral and to attend the Mass on the 10th.
We now close with words from the song that was popular in the mid-‘60’s
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand. We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand. And together we’ll spread the news, that God is in our land.
And they will know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes, they will know we are Christians by our Love. (It could be worse- I could sing it for you!)
Happy Easter
Fr. Mike

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REMEMBER OUR SICK
Paul Ahearn Michelle Altonji
Michael Ambrosio William Barry
Oliver Bouchard Maryellen Bowers
Hazel Boyce George Brennan
Ronald Cassidy Ashley Cirigliano
John Ciullo Paul Ciullo
Angelo DeFilippo Michael Delaney
Ryan Delaney Michael DePinto
Priscilla DeStanfo Nancy DiTrapani
Anthony Diubaldo Marie Diubaldo
Pam Dutoit Richard Fahey
Robert Filce Rose Frodell
Flavio Gabrielli Sonny Grosso
Elaine Halpin Mary Hickey
Thomas Horvath Lois Johnson
Jack Kelleher Cecilia Keller
Sharon Keller Paul Liguori
Betty Limov Georgiana Lopez
Agnes Ludwigson Marie Mangan
Helen Newton Joanora O'Donnell
Christopher Owen Sylvia Persico
Grace C Peshkur Baby Rebecca Petrellese
Michael Ramos Betty Reddington
Joan Reilly Baby Nicholas Sara
Lucille Shaver Darryll Smith
Antonina Sturiano James Sturiano
Sr Kathleen Taylor, OP Lloyd Turnier
Joseph Vereline Jr
PLEASE NOTE: To keep our prayer list current, we will keep names on the sick list for two months. We ask families to return the bulletin cut-out to include names of those who are ill for another two months.

REMEMBERING THE SICK
Please include the following in the bulletin sick list:
______________________________
Name of person who is ill:
_____________________________ ____________________
Person making this request: Relationship to ill person
Your Phone #: _____________________
(Please place in collection basket or return to Church Office)
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Please continue to remember them in your prayers.
CPL Deborah Alfieri
PFC Matthew Altonji Tech SGT Louis Barletta
2LT Stephen Bartoszak PFC Justin Browne
SGT Michael Bruno LTCOL James Cersosimo
CPL Glenn Clacher SPC Thomas E. Corcoran
SPC Jason Crawford SGT Ryan Delaney
TSGT Timothy Dermody LTCOL Kurt Diehl
SGT Stephen DiGirolamo LT John Kenneth DiNero
SSGT Tony Elliott LT Kelly Fletcher
PFC Adam Franciosa CPT Evan Gotkin
PVT2 Edward Johnston SGT John W Keohane
SSGT Steven Knight CPL Andrew Kochman
LCPL David Lindsey PVT Thomas B McGinn
SGT Patrick McNally PFC William Meyer
SGT Glenn Miller 2LT Heather Miras
SGT Daniel Montville SSGT Brian Moran
CPT Gregory Mueller LCPL Thomas Napolitano
LCPL Michael Napolitano Pvt Todd Nelson
LCPL James Neubauer LCPL Anthony Notaroberta
PVT James Notaroberta SGT Brian O'Leary
SGT Brian Pacella N/Seal Paul Padro
ENS3 Lucy Padro CPT Michael Parisi
2LT Anthony Parisi MAJ Paul E Pinaud
CTR2 Matthew Pistritto SGT Edwin Rivera, II
LCPL William R Rodgers LCPL Anthony M Sbrocco
SSGT Jason Schiavo LCPL W.Mason Shehan
SPC James Stanek PVT Erica Sweeney
SSGT Nick Vicale SGT John Thomas Vogt
LCPL Brandon Waldon SGT Randolph Weaver
2LT John Wolven
If you would like to include a soldier from your family who is serving, place their name and rank and branch of service on the cut -out and put it in the collection basket.

REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS
Please include the following soldier in your prayers :
______________________________
Name, Rank and Branch of Service
_____________________________ ____________________
Person making this request: Relationship to Soldier
Your Phone #: _____________________
(Please place in collection basket or return to Church Office)
(Friends can be placed on the silent prayer list only)

REMEMBER OUR DEAD
Rose Sacchi, Doris Brusca , for our deceased soldiers and all of our deceased relatives and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

Sunday, May 6, 2007

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Avalanche Ranch!!
An exciting Vacation Bible School here at St Joseph Parish from July 9th-12th
We need volunteers to be group leaders and assistants – ages 12 to ?
If you are interested please attend the meeting for training volunteers on
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in Carew Hall.
Please call Sister Anne Marie at the Religious Education Office, 981-1805, if you have any questions

St Joseph’s School
school@stjoronk.org
Congratulations to 3 of our students who were finalists in the Diocesan Respect Life Contest. These students were also recognized by our parish on Tuesday, May 1. The students are Brian Sullivan, Edward Schmidt, and Anthony DeLisio. Great job! Congratulations to all our students who also participated. All students were recognized for the excellent work they
submitted.
Bravo! to all our students who participated in the Tah-Dah Show! Great talent!
Reminder, our choir show and band concert will be this Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the gym.
Your response to our school clubs was overwhelming! We have many Students now participating in such clubs as Arts/Crafts, Computer/Photo, Science, Scrabble, etc. to name a few. These will be a great start for next year!
Congratulations to our graduates who have achieved honors standing in their new high school, Conor Buckley and Michael Pacifico.
Last call for any one who is still interested in a day of golf with us at the Golf Outing. The day would include golfing, dinner and a live sports and entertainment memorabilia auction. If you are unable to attend for the day but would like to participate please consider our journal also. Call the school office for more information, 588-4760.
Registration is open for September 2007. Please call the school for more information @ 588-4760.

Religious Education
reled@stjoronk.org
Our Religious Education Office
hours are:
Monday through Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
Registration for the 2007/2008 year is now going on. Please return your forms as soon as possible.
Any child entering grade1 in September should be registered for the first year of Religious Ed. Our communion program is a 2 year preparation. Please call our office for further information.
To all our level 1 parents and parents new to the program, please attend one of these meetings for important information concerning your child.
Tuesday – May 15 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. in Fr. Carew Hall
Or
Tuesday – May 22 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m in Fr. Carew Hall
We are looking forward to being with all our Catechists at our meeting on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Fr Carew Hall
We have moved!! We are now located in Room 12 in the Upper School. Our phone number is still 981-1805.

St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel today, Jesus says “I give you a new commandment: love one another …This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Your gift to the Society of St Vincent de Paul will show that you are indeed the disciple of Jesus as it will bring your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.

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Sunday, May 6, 2007
, 2005

RESPECT LIFE
Maybe you’ve seen the full-page ads in magazines & newspapers touting the Merck vaccine for some forms of the human papilloma virus (HPV) . The pharmaceutical giant had launched a major push to see its vaccine mandated for girls entering puberty. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease which is believed to be the principal cause of cervical cancer.
An executive order issued by Texas Governor Rick Perry shocked many families into awareness of Merck’s effort to 1) corner the market before another drug company could win approval for a competing product; 2) others were troubled by ethical implications of the Perry order when it was learned his former chief aide was serving as Merck’s Texas lobbyist; 3) others were troubled by the encouragement such mandated “protection” would give young girls to engage in promiscuity. Still others were furious that Gov. Perry & lawmakers in various states across the country, where Merck-driven mandates are pending in legislatures, would so interfere in the parenting of their youngsters. And others raised alarms about possible side effects of the vaccine.
Though pro-life/family citizens greeted the Merck retreat with relief, Concerned Women for America (CWA) president Wendy Wright cautioned that the campaign is far from over, & vigilant citizens should continue to work against any HPV vaccine mandate. “Merck’s decision does not end this controversy” said Wright in a CWA news release, since politicians have grabbed the baton of pushing for state mandates. Merck built the machine,” she said, “and now it is running on its own.” She added that CWA does not oppose the availability of the vaccine, but it does oppose mandates that coerce parents to inject their little girls with it. Mandates for the HPV vaccine would require every girl, even those with undiagnosed (contraindicating) conditions, to take it. Yet Merck is not liable for possible complications due to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, which exempts vaccine makers from responsibility for medical complications.”
Eagle Forum, which joins CWA in fighting for the family in the nation’s public policies, has undertaken research on the possible side effects of childhood vaccines & also opposes the HPV vaccine mandates. Extensive discussion of vaccine implications is available via Eagle Forum’s Internet website at www.eagleforum.org. What is being studied is the possible impact of side effects of childhood vaccines, mostly because of the increased cases of autism, diabetes, & learning disabilities among children. Life Advocacy Briefing 2/26/07
Gandhi said “There are moments in your life when you must act, even though you cannot carry your best friends with you. The ‘still small voice’ within you must always be the final arbiter where there is a conflict of duty.”
Next Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day. Please remember to return the baby bottles ( into which you put your spare change) for the benefit of the Life Center of Long Island, so that they may continue to do such work as show fetal sonograms to expectant mothers, so that they may be convinced that it is a real, live, kicking & moving child in there. Of course they do much more than that, but you get the idea.
PREGNANCY CRISIS HOTLINE - We are here to help you. Please call 981-6888.

Weekly Offering
Sunday, April 29, 2007 Offerings $17,338
Same collection last year 17,605
Number of envelopes 556
Poor Box last weekend $382
Fuel Collection this year $ 12,881
Same collection last year 2006 13,558
Thank you for your generous response to the appeal for
increased giving.
God Bless You Always, Fr Mike

Jamie Rose Ballarano
Samantha J Collins
Salvatore Carmine DiGiorgi
Derek Joseph Thomas Eide, Jr
Patrick Michael Hayes
Joseph Raymond Jaeger
Elizabeth Kate Miessmer

Confirmation Corner
Confirmation will take place on
Monday, October 29th
at
10:30 am & 1:00 pm

Mark Your Calendars
May 4 Pre Cana 7:30-9:30 Carew Hall
May 5 First Communions 10:30 AM & 1 PM
May 6 First Communion 12:00 Noon
May 7 Baptism Class 8PM Rectory Meeting Room
May 11 Pre Cana 7:30-9:30 Carew Hall
May 13 Unity Sunday - Mother’s Day Plant Sale
May Crowning at 12:00 Mass
Catholic Daughter’s Carnation Sale
May 14 St Joseph School Golf Outing

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Change For Life
Sat. May 12th and Sun. May 13th
On this Mother’s Day weekend the bottles are to be returned. Members our Committee will be available before and after each Mass. All proceeds from the bottles will be presented to the Life Center.
Note: The baby items collected each year on Mother’s Day and on Respect Life Sunday in October are shared by St. Joseph’s Parish Outreach, Birthright, and the Life Center. This Mother’s Day we will not ask for baby clothing, diapers, etc. We will gladly accept handmade clothing and blankets crocheted and knitted by parishioners and any baby items you may have purchased in advance. But if you have not already made a purchase we ask that you support the “Change for Life” bottle project. In October 2007 we will resume our regular Gifts for Babies collection.
For information call St. Joseph Respect Life Committee at 588-0168 /724-8586.

OUTREACH
sjpo@verizon.net
For the month of April we serviced 119 clients. Financial assistance amounted to $4,233. There were 11 new clients added and total services and referrals provided were 265. This included food, living needs, Health Care information, advocacy and housing. Your continued support of the Outreach Program makes all of this possible.

St. Joseph’s CYO Travel Baseball Tryouts
Angels

12 year old team is looking for committed baseball players for the upcoming 2007 Summer & Fall seasons. We are registered in NJBL and local tournaments throughout Suffolk County.
Tryout Date: Saturday, May 19 3-5 PM
Location: Raynor Beach Park, Ronkonkoma Ave.
If you want to attend but are unable to please contact Dan Foley at: 631-300-8701
E-Mail - danshomes2@msn.com

Tryouts for the Summer 2007 Baseball Season ( Brookhaven League) are open to all 15, 16, 17 year old (as of August 31, 2007) players.
Tryout Date: Saturday, May 12 at 5:30 PM
Location: Slocum Elem School - Field B
Or call to tryout at another time:
Frank Tantone H-585-6921 W-285-7000
Cell– 987-7479 or Fred Eddins 676-5277

Due to the recent loss of his father, Fr Boyle will be canceling his Bible study class for May. The class will resume in September.

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Mother’s Day/Unity Sunday
J J J J J J
Join us May 13th in Carew Hall after
the 9, 10:30 & 12:00 masses for a
Mother’s Day treat:
Enjoy light refreshments while
the kids color a picture for Mom!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Saturday & Sunday
May 12th & 13th
after all masses.

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A Look At Our Progress
Diocese of Rockville Centre - PO Box 4000, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000
P 516-379-5210 ext. 2 F 516-379-5043 e-mail catholicministries@drvc.org
Thank you for your support. Please make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal
Pledge $_____________Payment $______________Balance $___________
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
City:_________________________State:_________Zip:_______________
Telephone:________________________ Parish: 146-St Joseph
Every Gift Counts!
Can we count on you?

Catholic Ministries Appeal 2007

Catholic Ministries Appeal Update
Once again I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all who have already made a pledge or donation to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal. You can see by the numbers, we are at 83% of our goal. To date, $69,475 has been pledged towards our parish goal of $83,700. As it stands, we will receive $6,696 in rebate money from the formula set by the CMA office. That’s not bad; however, if we reach our goal, that number will jump to $16,740! That is quite a significant jump and that additional money would go a long way to help with all the projects and ministries right here in our own parish. Don’t forget the parish incentive this year. All pledges of $200 or more will be entered into a drawing to win dinner for two with your parish priests. Now if that doesn’t make you take out your checkbook and start writing a check. . . what will? We really need everyone to make their pledge to help support the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please make your pledge today using the form below.

Our Goal Is $83,700

Pledges as of April 30, 2007

$69,475

We’ve
Reached
83.5% of our Goal !!!!

St Joseph Church	2007 Goal: $83,700
80% of goal in payments, your parish receives a 10% share:	$ 6,696
100 % of goal in payments, your parish receives a 20% share:	$16,740
$5,000 over goal in payments, your parish receives:	$20,740
$10,000 over goal in payments, your parish receives:	$24,740
$25,000 over goal in payments, your parish receives:	$36,740

2007

Touching the lives of many through
Diocesan & Parish
ministries and
services.

A GUIDE TO GIVING
Other $_______

Pledge
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10 Payments $500
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ST. JOSEPH’S
8TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
at the
TALL GRASS COUNTRY CLUB
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007
Golfer’s arrive at 11:30am for BBQ Lunch Buffet
Shotgun start at 1:00pm
LIMITED NUMBER OF FOURSOMES!
COME FOR GOLF OR JUST COME FOR DINNER!!!!
PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY!!!
Your day will include:
18 Holes of Golf with Cart
BBQ Lunch includes All Beef Hamburgers and Frankfurters
with Unlimited Soda and Beer served from 11:30am – 1:00pm!
Beer and Soda cart throughout outing!!!!
Buffet Dinner with Carving Station, Dessert and Top Shelf Open Bar
at TALL GRASS COUNTRY CLUB!
Hole Sponsors * Prizes * Raffles * Give-Aways
Please RSVP by sending payment of $165.00 per player
along with the tear-off below by MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2007 to:
Brian Sanders
32 Colony Drive
Holbrook, NY 11741
For additional information:
Contact Coordinator Brian Sanders
631-475-9575 or 516-815-1884
Family Name: _______________________________Class ___________
Phone Number: ________________________________
Number of Golfers _____________X $165.00 per Golfer ______________
Number For Dinner Only ________ X $ 75.00 per person______________
Please list all Golfers on the back of this tear-off
**All groups teeing off will be in fours.
Single players, doubles or trios will be combined with other players.**
ABSOLUTELY NO ONE UNDER AGE 16
IS PERMITTED TO BE ON THE GOLF COURSE
Collared Shirts are required. No sweat pants, cutoffs or tank tops.
No coolers or food of any kind is permitted.
MULLIGANS AND OTHER HOLE PRIZES WILL BE FOR SALE

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And the Winners Are….

May 2007

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
$50 / William Romano / # 782	$25 / Marie Kubicsko / # 410	$50 / St Joseph the Worker / Anne DiGregorio / # 793 / Anne DiGregorio	2 $25 / Rosemarie Rubenbauer / # 385	3 $25 / June Schaum / # 271	4 $25 / James Gracey / # 551	5 $25 / Mr & Mrs K. Aiello / # 83
6 $50	7 $25	8 $25	9 $25	10 $25	11 $25	12 $25
$75 / Mother’s Day	14 $25	15 $25	16 $25	$50 / Ascension	18 $25	19 $25
20 $50	21 $25	22 $25	23 $25	24 $25	25 $25	26 $25
27 $50	28 $25	29 $25	30 $25	31 $25

The Calendar Club
Everyday for the next year we will draw one number. The owner of that number will win the prize for that day. Then the number is put back into the mix for the next day’s drawing, giving you another opportunity to WIN! $25 buys you 1 number & 362 chances to win. $100 will buy you 1,810 chances to win !!!!
Your donation must accompany this form. We ask you to return your request as soon as possible so you can get in on the winning. Thank you and Good Luck!
MAIL TO: St Joseph Church, 45 CHURCH STREET, RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
MEMBERS NAME: ____________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________
NUMBER OF CALENDARS: X $25 = $ ______ 5 FOR $100 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ __________

County of Suffolk
TAKE A BYTE OUT OF CRIME
Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco has a valuable tool available for you to unobtrusively monitor Internet activity and protect your loved ones from sexual predators who surf the Internet. Parents cannot afford to be without this product, developed to assist you in monitoring and safeguarding your children’s online activity.
Computer Cop: Parental Internet Monitoring Software quickly checks your home PC for:
Obscene material
Violent and/or sexually explicit pictures
Language promoting drug use
Each time you place the disk into the CD drive software automatically activates and scans disk drives exposing objectionable websites and offensive photo files. Computer Cop also captures full text Chat Room, Email and Instant Messages (IM’s). Suspect words or phrases which match flagged words are highlighted. Find deleted web content without having to download a separate program.
Sign up and immediately receive your software, free of charge, compliments of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Endorsed by the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Call 852-2200 to receive your free copy.

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For the Young at Heart

YOUTH IN MINISTRY
Every Sunday at 5:00 PM, St. Joseph’s Parish offers a modern, upbeat, worship experience designed
especially for youth and their families.
Everyone in grades 7-12 is invited to participate.
We’re looking for: Lectors Ushers Musicians/Singers Altar Servers
Eucharistic Ministers (Eucharistic ministers must be over 18)
For more information about joining Youth in Ministry, contact YIM@StJoRonk.org

Venturing Events
In Carew Hall after 5:00 PM Mass
Open to all young men & women from 9th grade to age 20. Join Crew 272 as they venture into 2007 !!
May 6
Project Development
May 13
Pius XII Discussion Group & Business Meeting
E-mail: Crew272@StJoRonk.org Phone: Advisor Mike Keller (631) 467-6468

Sport for all Seasons
ST. JOSEPH CYO CYO

Travel Soccer:
Tony B (737-5159
Intramural Soccer:
Joe (737-6299
Track
Karen (588-8636
Chairman: Henry
Baseball:
Gene (588-1879
Girls Basketball:
Christine (275-8321
Boys Basketball:
Frank (585-6921
Melchiona (467-6091

St Joseph's Play Group
Calling all babies, toddlers and pre schoolers - Come meet new friends at the St Joseph’s Playgroup! Bring your Mom, Dad, Grandparents or caregiver to Father Carew Hall on Thursday’s at 9:30 AM. There you’ll meet other St Joseph’s families and spend an hour of fun with other children from birth to age 5. For more information please call Sally Miller at 737-5120. Hope to see you there!

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Courtesy Announcements
Celebrate Catholic Charities’ 50 years of service to Long Island at a Diocesan Choir Concert - at St Joseph Church, Garden City, on May 11th at 8PM. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities’ numerous programs that serve Long Island. Call 516-733-7028 for information or to purchase tickets with a major credit card.
Charismatic Healing Mass - May 12 at Our Lady of the Island Shrine - 1PM Praise & Worship - 1:30 Mass-Celebrant Fr. Roy Tvrdik SMM - contact Mary at 631-723-0901
Monthly Mass for individuals in any 12 Step Recovery program will be held Sunday, May 6th at 7:00PM at St John Nepomucene Church in Bohemia. For information call Fr Kevin at 589-0540.
Catholics Returning Home - is a series being conducted by St Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville on six consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Church beginning April 11. These sessions are for Catholics who have left the active practice of their faith and who are seeking information about returning to the church. For more details, call Maria Davidson at 589-3160.
Lake Nutrition Meals on Wheels provides food to elderly and homebound Monday thru Friday two meals a day. Hot meals & cold meals for a charge of $6 for both meals. Call 467-8948 for more information.
Smithtown Central School District Adult Basic Education Program–Free Classes ! Learn English, Earn your GED (High School Equivalency Diploma, Prepare for Citizenship, Gain Basic Computer Skills (Seniors & ESL Students) & Receive Career Counseling! For more info call 382-2181 or www.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Professional Therapy & Counseling provided by NYS licensed psychologists are available to our parish. You may be seen at any of the other 70 participating parishes. This program has been conducted in the diocese for the past 34 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies are honored. For confidential information and appointment, call Dr Giuliani at 243-1550.
Hope House Ministries - Anger Management for Adults - Tuesday Evening May 8 7:30-9 PM
Parenting Classes - Wednesday Mornings May 9,16 10-11:15 AM
Parenting Classes - Wednesday Evenings May 9, 16 7:30-9 PM
Anger Management for Children - Tuesday Afternoons May 8, 15, 22 4:30-5:30 PM
All classes held at Family Center. Register by calling Sr Jean Beagan at 631-978-0189
Spring has sprung...so why not put the spring back in your marriage. Don’t you and your spouse deserve a beautiful, romantic weekend away together? If you agree then you’ll want to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is scheduled for June 1-3. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call toll free, 1-866-499-6354. Please visit our local web site at http://www.wwmeli.org or email Ron and Chris Morasse at ron@morassefamily.com for more information.
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BOX TOPS - from cereals for Educational purposes are always welcomed. Please drop them in the collection.
DEPOSIT BOTTLES AND CANS- Please place them in the baskets that are located on the school side of the Church on weekends or behind the rectory during the week.
CELL PHONES - Please bring your no longer used or needed cell phones and deposit them at the Scrip table in the Church lobby.
INKJET CARTRIDGES - Drop them off (in a plastic baggie) when you come to mass. We will send them to a company who reuses them and gives the parish a bounty for each. One note, to clear confusion, if it is larger than a fist, it is not an inkjet cartridge!!!

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